84: Become a Certified Nature-Based Pediatric Therapist™ with the ConTiGO Approach™
In this episode, you'll hear about the journey of launching and evolving the ConTiGO Approach™ and how you can become a Certified Nature-Based Pediatric Therapist™ or Therapist Assistant. You'll hear why we're making some changes to the certification process to build a stronger ConTiGO community and support practitioners' developing true expertise in nature-based therapy. Enrollment is now open for you to Become a Certified Nature-Based Pediatric Therapist or Therapist Assistant in the ConTiGO Approach!
00:00 Introduction to Becoming a Certified Nature-Based Pediatric Therapist
00:31 The History of the Contigo Approach
01:37 Transition to Online and Cohort-Based Model
03:53 Challenges and Changes in Enrollment Models
06:29 New Certification Requirements and Community Building
12:12 Experiential Learning and Accountability
14:15 Personal Reflections and Community Engagement
19:22 Conclusion and Enrollment Information
Welcome to the TGO Podcast!
The Therapy in the Great Outdoors podcast is about the business & practice of nature-based pediatric therapy of all kinds. If you are an outdoor-loving practitioner in the field of occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, social work, behavioral health, mental health counseling, or outdoor education THIS is for you! You'll learn how you can take your work with children outdoors into nature. We'll cover exactly what it takes to run a successful and profitable nature-based practice that changes children's lives (and yours!) forever.
